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TWIN-HULL [1 record]

Record 1 2026-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
CONT

At the heart of every catamaran is its twin-hull design. Two parallel hulls provide stability and buoyancy. This design offers several advantages, including reduced rolling motion, increased deck space and shallower draft, making them suitable for various water environments.

OBS

Not to be confused with the double-hull vessel design that refers to a monohull made with two layers as a safety and environmental precaution in the event of a breach of one hull layer.

Key term(s)
  • twin hulled
  • twin hull
  • dual hull
  • double hulled
  • double hull

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
DEF

Se dit d'une embarcation ayant deux coques accouplées de façon parallèle pour des fins de stabilité.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec la «double coque» d'un navire monocoque ayant deux couches de coque pour des fins de sécurité en cas de brèche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
PHR

barco de doble casco, buque de doble casco, catamarán de doble casco, embarcación de doble casco, petrolero de doble casco

PHR

barco de dos cascos, buque de dos cascos, catamarán de dos cascos, embarcación de dos cascos, petrolero de dos cascos

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